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a fearless, funny memoir about facing parkinson's and refusing to quit

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Portrait of author Mike Justak
Meet the author

Mike Justak

 Mike Justak is an inspiring public figure. He invites you to join him in his journey as hen battles the challenges of the disease.  He chooses to follow a path illuminated by humor,  and optimism. He illiustrattes how you take a passion and convert it to therapy. Exercise offers a key to staying ahead of symptom progression.  He chose to not sit and wait for the disease to overtake him by creating The Mike Justak Foundation for Parkinson's disease. This gave him a vehicle to raise funds to raise awareness and fund things to help others feel better. Mike draws strength from his wife of forty plus years, his four children and five grand children.  He showcased his creativity through PD Shimmers, an enchanting Holiday light show in sync to music. The show was bestowed with the prestigious "Best in Twin Cities" for many of its fourteen year run.

Inside

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Honest HumorThe kind of laugh-out-loud honesty that only comes from someone who has stared down the diagnosis and decided to keep his sense of humor firmly intact.
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Real TalkNo sugar-coating and no pity — just the unfiltered reality of tremors, setbacks, and the small victories that make up a life reclaimed.
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The DiagnosisA raw, moment-by-moment account of hearing the news, the fear that follows, and the decision to fight instead of fold.
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Practical HopeHard-won wisdom, everyday strategies, and genuine encouragement for anyone facing Parkinson's — patients, caregivers, and families alike.
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Fighting BackHow one stubborn optimist turned a life-changing diagnosis into a mission to raise awareness, funds, and one very loud rallying cry.

Reviews

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ReaderImpossible to Put DownI laughed, I cried, and I finally felt understood. This book is a gift to anyone touched by Parkinson's.
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PressA Defiant TriumphJustak writes with the fearless humor of a man who refuses to be defined by his diagnosis. Unforgettable.
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CommunityOur New Rallying CryPuck Farkinson has become the anthem of our support group — honest, hilarious, and endlessly hopeful.
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